Filed in Robotics

Friday, May 04, 2012

Cermex, a leader in secondary packaging machinery and a subsidiary of the Tetra Laval group, has today announced it is acquiring Newtec Case Palletizing, an maker of palletizing systems, from the Newtec Group.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012

More companies are looking to materials handling automation to improve processes and lower operating costs. Modern asked 10 leading systems integrators what the future of automation might look like.

RMT Robotics, a Cimcorp Oy company, has announced that MakeShift Robotics, FIRST Robotics team #4039 sponsored by RMT Robotics, received the Rookie Inspiration Award at the FIRST Robotics Competition.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Automated materials handling services provider Intelligrated said that it has launched a series of educational events at its St. Louis-based facility in conjunction with National Robotics Week. Company officials said that these educational events center on building interest in robotics engineering for local and international students.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

In the spirit of National Robotics Week, Motoman Robotics, a division of Yaskawa America, Inc., hosted student groups from local high schools, provided facility tours, and spoke to them on the roles they could play in the future of our business.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) recently announced the opening of the Motoman Robot Laboratory at the Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center (SICTC).

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Amazon pays $775 million for Kiva. What else is there to say?

Monday, March 19, 2012

Amazon.com, Inc. has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Kiva Systems, a developer of mobile-robotic solutions that automate eCommerce order fulfillment and warehouse operations, for $775 million.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Motoman Robotics, a division of Yaskawa America, has announced its participation of the Robotic Industries Association (RIA) Educator Sponsorship program by sponsoring Highland Park High School (Topeka, KS), Ivy Tech Community College (Columbus, IN), Spot-Lowe Technology Center (Lewisburg, TN) and Wichita Area Technical College (Wichita, KS) for membership to the RIA.

Thursday, March 01, 2012

Robotic materials handling solutions are great at handling repetitive tasks while cutting costs, increasing throughput, and lifting a heavy burden off workers.